Build a den at Stanwick Lakes this summer! A Ranger will lead your group to the den building area and introduce you to the tools and materials available, and they’ll discuss the main properties a shelter should have if it were to be needed in a survival situation! You’ll then be set a challenge, in your groups, to build your ... Read More
Thenford Arboretum are open to visitors 19 a days a year, starting in February with their Snowdrop days, right through to October. A visit to Thenford is a must for all gardening enthusiasts. They look forward to welcoming you to the arboretum. Spread over seventy acres, and featuring a collection of more than three thousand different trees and shrubs, together ... Read More
Join Hideaway Wood Farm and spend the afternoon learning about alpacas, their fleeces and getting to see live demonstrations of skirting, carding, spinning, felting and more! With an opportunity to get involved, meet the alpacas and purchase raw fleece on the day. Throughout the day there will be ongoing demonstrations of: Skirting - preparing the fleece Carding - processing the ... Read More
Learn about these fascinating residents of Canons Ashby on an evening walk with bat experts and volunteers. Enjoy a talk and guided walk around Canons Ashby's grounds on a search for these fantastic flying mammals. See what different species you can find and learn more about their habits and habitats with guests from the Oxfordshire Bat Group. Pre-booking essential £14 ... Read More
Get ready for some yoga in the alpaca paddock! Alpacas are gentle, calm and curious creatures making them a soothing accompaniment to a yoga practice. The intention of these sessions is to combine the calming and uplifting effects of yoga with the soothing and peaceful (and often funny) effects of being amongst the alpacas with the added bonus of the ... Read More
Exciting News for Dog Lovers! Hey pawsome friends! 🐶✨ Get ready for a tail-wagging good time at our upcoming Charity Dog Show and Dog Market! 🎉🐕 We're unleashing a day full of furry fun and heartfelt moments, all in support of the wonderful Animals In Need charity! Event Highlights: Dog Show Extravaganza: Watch as our four-legged stars strut their stuff ... Read More
The monthly women’s group returns to the farm this month. The group is a safe space to switch off from the stresses of your every day, to spend time in nature, to share, should you wish to, to build community. The group is facilitated by Amy, and from time to time they may have a guest facilitator. Hot drinks included. ... Read More
Visit Canons Ashby to enjoy the beautiful gardens, the historic house, and the medieval church. Enjoy live music from the clarinet ensemble, Liquorice Allsorts on Saturday and an activity for children on Sunday.
Have you ever foraged for delicious wild foods before? Would you like to learn what is in season that can be foraged safely with a little care, to supplement your diet? Head to Hideaway Wood Farm to be guided around the beautiful farmland and seek hedgerow and woodland edibles that are full of surprising summer flavours! You will be looking ... Read More
Have you ever foraged for delicious wild foods before? Would you like to learn what is in season that can be foraged safely with a little care, to supplement your diet? Head to Hideaway Wood Farm to be guided around the beautiful farmland by Lizzy, who will take you on a wander to seek hedgerow and woodland edibles that are ... Read More
The NNHS was founded in 1876 and has created or been given a number of very interesting natural history collections in the last 150 years. Visit and have a look at these very varied and historic collections. The NNHS has their own premises, the Humfrey Rooms where they keep their many historic and large collections. Many feature local samples. The ... Read More
BUTTERFLIES AND MOTHS by Ian Wilson and Mike Gibson. A practical talk and session on butterfly and moth wing scales which are beautiful subjects for mounting on microscope slides. They will have a short introduction then they will briefly look at the anatomy of butterflies and moths under the microscope before mounting butterfly and moth wing scales. A perfect opportunity ... Read More
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